Ireland prop Furlong cited over alleged groin grab

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong is cited over an alleged groin grab in Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster on Saturday.

Tadhg Furlong has been included in Ireland's squad for November's Nations Championship fixtures

Munster back row Gavin Coombes raised the allegation against an unnamed Leinster player with match referee Andrew Brace in the closing stages of the first half at the Aviva Stadium, but television match official (TMO) Colin Stanley could not find any video evidence at the time.

However, experienced front row Furlong has now been cited over an act of foul play under Law 9.27, which says a "a player must not do anything that is against the spirit of good sportsmanship including but not limited to grabbing, twisting or squeezing the genitals".

A statement from the URC said "arrangements for the disciplinary process are currently in progress and will be announced in due course".

Source: BBC Sport